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Overview |
Brooklyn College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,195 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #321 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,972 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,411 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,890 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 15,758 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1180 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $222 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (14,195 students vs. 3,757 students)
Brooklyn College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or Mary Washington College?
- University of Mary Washington is 29% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($8,938.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Mary Washington College than CUNY Brooklyn College ($25,858.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than Mary Washington College ($5,972 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 48.2% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($12,090 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Brooklyn College students is 4% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($9,411 vs. $9,046)
Brooklyn College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Brooklyn College (1115) is 5 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Brooklyn College (54.5%)
Brooklyn College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College or Mary Washington College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Mary Washington College and Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (71% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $7,600 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $11,118 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($10,382 vs. $21,500)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($107 vs. $222)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/